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Is there a good way to eliminate lice without pesticides?
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Not really: Complete shaving of the affected area (head or genital area, depending on head versus pubic lice) might be effective. Otherwise, a pesticide will be needed. No worries about it: the personal treatments for lice (e.g. permethrins, ivermectin, lindane) all are very safe when used as directed.
Answered 8/26/2016
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